What is the maximum winds the RBS II is rated for?

• A. 15 knots
• B. 25 knots
• C. 30 knots
• D. 40 knots

Answer: (B)

Max winds rating defines the operating envelope where the boat can be handled safely. For the 29' RBS II, the maximum sustained winds it’s rated to operate in is 25 knots. This limit reflects the boat’s size, planing hull characteristics, windage on the superstructure, and stability margins required to maintain control and protect the crew in typical rescue scenarios. Going beyond 25 knots can degrade handling, increase spray and deck workload, and raise the risk of loss of control or hull stresses.

The other values fall outside the vessel’s tested and approved operating range: 15 knots would unduly restrict mission capability, while 30 and 40 knots would exceed what the design and safety limits support for routine operations.